Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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