Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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