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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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