Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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