Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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