Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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