Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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