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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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