Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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