Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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