Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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