Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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