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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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