Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses 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 quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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