Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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