Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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