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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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