Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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