Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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