Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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