Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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