Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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