Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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