Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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