Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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