Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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