Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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