Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed 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 participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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