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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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