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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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