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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources