Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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