Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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