Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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