Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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