Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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