Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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