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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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