Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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