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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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