Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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