Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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