Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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