Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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