Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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