Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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