Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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