Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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