Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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