Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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