Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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