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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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