Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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