Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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