Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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