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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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