Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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