Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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