Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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