Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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