Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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