Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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