Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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