Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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