Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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