Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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