Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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