Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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