Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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