Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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