Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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