Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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