Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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