Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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