Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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