Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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