Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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