Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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