Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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