Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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