Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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