Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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