Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always 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 a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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