Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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