Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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