Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business 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 teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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