Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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