Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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