Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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