Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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