Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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