Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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