Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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