Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important 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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