Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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