Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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