Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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