Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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