Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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