Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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