Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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