Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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