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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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