Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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