Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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