Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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