Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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