Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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