Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students 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 numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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