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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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