Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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