Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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