Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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