Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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