Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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