Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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