Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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