Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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