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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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