Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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