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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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