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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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