Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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