Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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