Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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