Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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