Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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