Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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