Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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