Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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