Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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