Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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