Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs 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 e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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