Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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