Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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