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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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