Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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