Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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