Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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