Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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