Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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