Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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