Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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