Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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