Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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