Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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