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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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