Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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