Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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