Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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