Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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