Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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