Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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