Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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