Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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