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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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