Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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