Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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