Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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