Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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