Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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