Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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