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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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