Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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