Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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