Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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