Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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