Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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