Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free 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 subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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