Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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