Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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