Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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