Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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