Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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