Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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