Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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