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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students 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 numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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