Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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