Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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