Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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