Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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