Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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