Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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