Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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