Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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