Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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