Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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