Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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