Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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