Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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