Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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