Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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