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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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