Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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