Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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