Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always 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 quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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