Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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