Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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