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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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