Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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