Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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