Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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