Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies 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 handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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