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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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