Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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