Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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