Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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