Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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