Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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