Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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