Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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