Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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