Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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