Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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