Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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