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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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