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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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