Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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