Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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