Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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