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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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