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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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