Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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