Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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