Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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