Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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