Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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