Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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