Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually 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 topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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