Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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