Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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