Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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