Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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