Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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