Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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