Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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