Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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