Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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