Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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