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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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