Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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