Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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