Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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