Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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