Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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