Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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