Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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