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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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