Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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