Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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