Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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