Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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