Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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