Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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