Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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