Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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