Furthering Higher Education Possibilities Through Massive Open Online Courses

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This book provides a space for discussion of MOOCs: what they mean for the learning process, how they are redefining the concept of a classroom, and what effects they may have on the role of teachers, by featuring emerging research on a variety of topics relating to distance education, informal learning, as well as educational costs and funding--; Provided by publisher.