Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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