Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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