Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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