Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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