Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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