Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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