Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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