Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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