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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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