Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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