Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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