Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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