Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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