Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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