Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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