Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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