Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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