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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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