Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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