Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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