Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the 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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