Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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