Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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