Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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