Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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