Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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