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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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