Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are 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 many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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