Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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