Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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