Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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