Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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