Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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