Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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