Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not 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 topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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