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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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