Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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