Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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