Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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