Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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