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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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