Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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