Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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