Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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