Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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