Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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