Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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