Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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