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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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