Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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