Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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