Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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