Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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