Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores 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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