Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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