Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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