Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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