Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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