Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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