Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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