Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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