Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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