Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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