Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students 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 a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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