Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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