Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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