Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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