Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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