Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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