Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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