Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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