Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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