Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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