Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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