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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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