Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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