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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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