Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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