Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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