Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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