Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational