Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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