Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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