Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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