Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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