Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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