Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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