Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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