Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book