Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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