Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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