Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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