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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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