Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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