Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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