Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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