Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students 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 generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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