Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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