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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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