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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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