Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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