Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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