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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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