Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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