Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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