Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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