Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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