Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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