Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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