Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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