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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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