Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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