Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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