Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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