Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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