Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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