Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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