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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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