Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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