Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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