Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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