Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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