Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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