Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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