Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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