Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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