Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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