Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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