Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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