Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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