Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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