Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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