Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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