Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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