Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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