Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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