Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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