Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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