Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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