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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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