Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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