Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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