Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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