Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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