Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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