Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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