Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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