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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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