Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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