Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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