Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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