Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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