Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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