Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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