Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education