Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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