Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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