Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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