Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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