Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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