Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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