Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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