Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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