Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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