Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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