Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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