Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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