Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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