Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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