Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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