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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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