Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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