Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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