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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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