Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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