Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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