Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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