Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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