Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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