Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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