Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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