Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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