Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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