Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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