Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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