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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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