Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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