Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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