Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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