Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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