Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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