Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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