Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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