Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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