Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major 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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