Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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