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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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