Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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