Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently 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 topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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