Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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