Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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