Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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