Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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