Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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