Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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