Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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