Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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