Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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