Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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