Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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