Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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