Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the 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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