Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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