Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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