Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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