Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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