Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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