Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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