Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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