Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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