Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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