Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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