Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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