Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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