Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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