Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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