Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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