Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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