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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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