Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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