Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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