Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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