Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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