Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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