Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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