Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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