Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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