Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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