Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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