Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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