Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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