Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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