Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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