Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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