Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively 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 MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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