Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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