Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are 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 many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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