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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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