Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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