Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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