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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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