Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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