Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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