Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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