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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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